of course, this news come just a month after the fbi and irs searched the home of councilmember harry thomas as part of a criminal probe into these allegations. >> the city claims thomas took money that was supposed to be used for a youth sports charity and instead used it to buy himself a luxury suv and fancy trips. now, thomas has not admitted any wrong doing but he did agree to pay back the $300,000 in question. however, he missed this second $50,000 installment that was due on december 31st. if the councilmember fails to pay up, either personally or through his private company, hlt swingaway, the government can then go after his personal property. this apparently isn't his only debt to set the court documents show he was recently forced to pay up on student loans date back to the 190s. the justice department was seeking $20 how from thomas. he worked out a deal to pay become about 17,000 over the next three years. stay tuned. >> for sure. thank you. >>> it is the nation's capital but it is not a state. and people here in washington d.c. say they're ready for that to change. today,